Pinehurst Golf Resort and Sweetens Cove Spirits Company are joining forces to add an extra shot of fun at The Cradle, Pinehurst’s 9-hole par-3 short course designed by Gil Hanse, with a signature Sweetens Cove bourbon cocktail and seasonal programming series for 2024. 

The Kindred Spirits partnership between the golf courses includes a cocktail program at Pinehurst’s open-air bar, The Cradle Crossing. Kindred Spirits launched in May with a signature Sweet Tea Old Fashioned created with award-winning Sweetens Cove Bourbon, which is the only bourbon directly connected to and inspired by a golf course. 

“Four years ago, we had a crazy idea to start a bourbon company based around a magical place in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee, called Sweetens Cove Golf Club which has become one of the most beloved 9-hole courses in the country. The Kindred Spirits connection with Pinehurst and The Cradle emphasizes fun and accessibility in the game golf while building new friendships and traditions—with a splash or two of hand-crafted bourbon,” Roddick, who co-owns the golf club and the bourbon brand with NFL great Peyton Manning, said in a news release. 

The course has been described as “Field of Dreams Meets Tin Cup,” for its cult-like following, summer camp-like vibe, and breath-taking design and environment.  In 2019, the course was acquired by a group of friends, including Manning, Roddick, Mark Rivers, Skip Bronson, Tom Nolan, and Drew Holcomb (along with original creator Rob Collins). Other owners include Eli Manning, Cooper Manning and Jim Nantz.

In 2024, Pinehurst will also host informal seasonal events with Sweetens Cove involving bourbon, BBQ, music and short course golf competitions. 

“Golfers enjoy The Cradle and Sweetens Cove for a lot of the same reasons – the golf is fun and there is an emphasis on the joyful camaraderie of your playing partners,” says Gonzague Muchery, Pinehurst Resort’s Director of Food & Beverage. “The Kindred Spirits cocktail is a great first step in bonding these two golfing destinations together. We’re excited for more opportunities in the future.”